Christmas crackers might be in short supply in Northern Ireland this year because of a dispute involving a customs border established after Brexit.
As the holidays approach, one Christmas staple might be in short supply in Northern Ireland because of a dispute that could result in the suspension of an important trade clause.
With talks on hold, Britain has threatened to suspend the Northern Ireland trade deal under Article 16. The clause would suspend trading from either side in Northern Ireland. Negotiator Maros Sefcovic said that triggering Article 16"would have serious consequences...for Northern Ireland." As the holidays approach, one Christmas staple might be in short supply in Northern Ireland because of a dispute that could result in the suspension of an important trade clause. Above, Christmas crackers during the Selfridges 2020 Christmas Shop's"Once upon a Christmas" on Oxford Street in London, England, on October 12, 2020.The U.K.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Biden rejects paying $450,000 to migrant families separated at the border during Trump administrationThe president said his administration has no plans to pay parents separated from their children at least $450,000 in damages, but the ACLU said the plan is very much in the works.
Read more »
Eamonn Holmes makes first public appearance since contracting Covid-19Eamonn Holmes was at the premiere of the movie Belfast at the Northern Ireland capital's Waterfront Hall on Thursday
Read more »
At Afghanistan's northern border, worries about what comes nextAt Afghanistan's northern border with Tajikistan, there are worries about terrorism and a refugee crisis following the Taliban taking back over Afghanistan.
Read more »
UN climate chief encouraged by progress at COP26, warns of 'catastrophic' consequences of inactionThe U.K. is hosting the pivotal conference between Oct. 31 and Nov. 12.
Read more »
Meghan Markle Has Been Cold-Calling Senators to Help Pass Paid LeaveIt comes after Meghan sent congressional leaders a personal letter appealing for the proposal.
Read more »